Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on one of the most thrilling weekends in rugby history as the southern hemisphere sides show they are far from a fading force.
England remain the sole hope for the northern hemisphere after Steve Borthwick's side survived a second half fight back from Fiji to book their spot in the final four. Owen Farrell responded to criticism of his selection at fly-half with a player of the match performance.
In Paris, we were treated to the two best games of the tournament so far with defending champions South Africa just edging hosts France to book a semi-final date with England while New Zealand produced their best performance in years to see off Ireland, who once again exit at the quarter-final stage.
We discuss if it was a case of choking for the Irish, or if they simply came up against a better side on the night, and Charles gives us the mood from Paris as the host nation lick their wounds after their exit.
Plus, we discuss Argentina's win over Wales and pay tribute to two departing number 10s in Johnny Sexton and Dan Biggar.
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Elliot Daly: England have buried their World Cup disappointment
Sean O'Brien: Outstanding Itoje should captain the Lions in South Africa
Brian Moore: France are back, but England still the team to beat
Rob Baxter: My Exeter mission is far from over
Brian Moore: Playing behind closed doors is better than nothing
Brian Moore: Idiotic Marler only has himself to blame for potential ban
Brian Moore: Six Nations must ignore paywall for the good of the game
Tom May: Manu Tuilagi has evolved into the complete player
Paul O'Connell: Impressive Ireland to fall short at Twickenham
Brian Moore: Finn Russell should be the Scotland captain!
Brian Moore: If you want to be brutal, pick the right players
Brian Moore: Saracens scandal won't cause a rift in the England camp
Kyran Bracken: England got carried away with NZ win
Brian Moore: NZ win was Eddie Jones finest hour, now go win the World Cup
Brian Moore: England look very good, but must be flawless to defeat the All Blacks
Brian Moore: It's time to include Japan among Rugby's elite
Brian Moore: If you think rugby's gone soft, go watch MMA!
Brian Moore: Referees care more about making friends than making right decisions
Lee Byrne: Ruthless New Zealand are still a cut above the rest
Danny Care: Rugby's residency rules are a bitter pill to swallow
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